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Which of the following is not an alum?(a) covalent alum(b) Potash alum(c) ammonium alum(d) sodium alumI have been asked this question during an interview for a job.My query is from p-Block Elements topic in section p-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 11

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Correct option is (a) covalent ALUM

To elaborate: K2SO4.Al2(SO4)3.24H2O, Na2SO4.Al2(SO4)3.24H2O, (NH4)2SO4.Al2(SO4)3.24H2O and (NH4)2SO4.Fe2(SO4)3.24H2O are RESPECTIVE chemical FORMULAE of Potash alum, sodium alum, AMMONIUM alum and FERRIC alum.



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